Independent Commission on Adult Social Care

Baroness Pitkeathley Excerpts

Wednesday 17th September 2025 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Blake of Leeds (Lab)]

The noble Lord has made me aware of Purple Shoots on other occasions and, to broaden things out slightly, this links to the NHS 10-year plan in terms of shifting more resources into the communities so that organisations can thrive and benefit and reach people who need them. I am absolutely happy to pass on that information.

[Baroness Pitkeathley (Lab)]

Is my noble friend aware— I am sure that she is—that those working-age adults who are the subject of this Question may also, in spite of their disabilities, provide care for members of their family who could not get care in any other way? Therefore, when we are thinking about their working situation, we need to take into account their possible caring responsibilities as well.